Headaches/Migraines

For most Americans, over-the-counter painkillers are the first line of defense against headaches. While these analgesics – including aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen – provide temporary relief, they can also cause rebound headaches and increase the frequency and severity of headaches. The same can be said about many prescription painkillers. The human body uses pain as a warning sign that something is wrong. When pain is masked with medications, the cause of the problem is ignored; the body compensates for this by increasing pain and other symptoms.

Most headaches are not caused by problems related to the head or skull. In fact, the brain itself does not have pain receptors. The vast majority of headaches are caused by problems associated with the muscles, ligament, joints, and nerves of the middle and upper cervical (neck) region. At the Spinal Health Center, we look for the cause of your headaches. There are many techniques that we can use to help relive headaches and chronic migraines. When you come in for treatment, we’ll start by diagnosing the problem. Once we’ve determined the cause of your headaches, we’ll use our experience and expertise to treat them.

In addition to making it difficult to work and think, headaches can also cause insomnia for some people. At the Spinal Health Center, we offer chiropractic care and Acupuncture—as well as other pain relief services—to alleviate the symptoms associated with Headaches and Migraines.

For a free consultation on our treatment, please call (816) 436-1500 today.

 

Sciatica

When the sciatic nerve—the nerve that stretches from the spine down the leg—is pinched or damaged, this can result in sciatica pain. Many people who experience sciatica have problems performing even the most basic tasks, such as walking or even bending down to pick something up off of the floor. At Infinite Wellness of Kansas City, our doctors have helped a number of patients address the reason for their sciatica and alleviate their pain. Sciatica pain has a number of causes; in fact, anything that can compress the sciatic nerve may cause sciatica symptoms. However, the most common causes include bone spurs, spinal stenosis, disc herniation or bulges, or injuries. To get to the root of the problem, our doctors will perform a comprehensive physical examination as well as a diagnostic assessment to diagnose the cause of your pain.

Generally, sciatica symptoms will only affect one side of the body from the lower back down through the leg. Signs that you may have sciatica include:

• Numbness
• Tingling
• Prickling sensations
• muscle weakness

In addition to making it difficult to move, these symptoms can also cause insomnia for some people. At the Spinal Health Center, we offer chiropractic care and Acupuncture—as well as other pain relief services—to alleviate the symptoms associated with sciatica.

For a free consultation on our treatment, please call (816) 436-1500 today.

 

Auto Injuries

Many people think their injuries are not severe after an automobile accident. However, their injury may not become apparent until months or even years after the accident. Doctors of Chiropractic are trained to identify these soft-tissue injuries that may not show any immediate symptoms but cause problems down the road. Many patients ask if they should come in and get checked even if they are just a little sore? Yes, you should get checked out ASAP. It’s better to be evaluated by a qualified professional so you can be confident you have done what’s best for your body and prevent serious health problems that could plague you for the rest of your life.

Possible Symptoms After an Auto Accident

• Whiplash
• Pain in the arms or legs, feet and hands
• Concussion
• Pain in the jaw or face
• Neck Pain and/or stiffness
• Trouble sleeping
• Headache
• Vertigo
• Muscle stiffness
• Dizziness
• Lower back pain and/or stiffness
• Ringing in the ears
• Numbness and tingling
• Blurred vision
• Pain between the shoulder blades
• Difficulty swallowing
• Shoulder pain
• Fatigue
• Nausea

At the Spinal Health Center, we will work with you, your insurance company, and your attorney to make sure you get the care you deserve. We offer chiropractic care and Acupuncture—as well as other pain relief services—to alleviate the symptoms associated with auto injuries

For a free consultation on our treatment, please call (816) 436-1500 today.